HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-02-11 - RESOLUTIONS - GPA PREZONE WHITNEY CYN (2)RESOLUTION NO. 03-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN
LAND USE POLICY MAP AMENDMENT AND THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR
MASTER CASE NO. 02-345 TO AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION (02-003)
AND CHANGE THE PREZONING (02-003) OF A 545.27 ACRE UNINHABITED AREA
KNOWN AS WHITNEY CANYON, GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF THE EASTERN
TERMINUS OF SAN FERNANDO ROAD, EAST OF STATE ROUTE 14,
ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita does hereby resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby find, determine, and declare:
A. That the City has initiated General Plan Land Use Policy Map Amendment
No. 02-003 to change the General Plan Land Use Policy Map designation of a
382.27 -acre portion of a 545.27 acre site, also known as Whitney Canyon, from
RE (Residential Estate) to OS (Open Space), retaining the MOCA (Mineral/Oil
Conservation Area) overlay; and
B. That the City has initiated Zone Change No. 02-003 to change the prezoning of
a 545.27 acre site, also known as Whitney Canyon, from RE (Residential Estate),
with a MOCA (Mineral/Oil Conservation Area) to OS (Open Space) with a MOCA
(Mineral/Oil Conservation Area) overlay and from OS (Open Space) with a
MOCA (Mineral/Oil Conservation Area) to OS (Open Space) to allow for
protection and preservation of the Whitney Canyon area; and
C. That the Whitney Canyon site, located east of the eastern terminus of San
Fernando Road, is predominately in a natural state and contains many oak
trees. No development is proposed at this time. The proposed General Plan
designation and prezoning reflects the existing and planned uses on-site; and
D. That an Initial Study has been prepared for the project and that said study found
that no adverse impact to the existing and future environmental resources of the
area would result from the proposed General Plan Amendment and prezoning
is consistent with the City's adopted General Plan. An environmental impact
report was prepared and certified for the General Plan in June 1991
(SCH#90010683); and
E. That the Initial Study found that the proposed General Plan Land Use Policy
Map Amendment and Prezone would not have a significant adverse effect on the
environment based on CEQA Section 21083.3 and a proposed Negative
Declaration was posted and advertised on December 22, 2002 in accordance with
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
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F. That a proposed Negative Declaration was prepared for the project based on the
Initial Study findings and the determination that the proposed project would not
have a significant effect on the environment, would not impact resources
protected by the California Department of Fish and Game, and that a finding of
de Minimus impact on such resources was appropriate; and
G. That the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Clarita conducted a public
hearing on January 21, 2003, pursuant to applicable law, to consider the General
Plan Amendment and Prezone, and adopted Resolution No. P03-02 with
recommendation that the Negative Declaration was in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and recommending that the City
Council approve Master Case No. 02-345 (the General Plan Amendment and
Prezone) and the Negative Declaration prepared for the project; and
H. That the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita conducted a public hearing on
February 11, 2003, pursuant to applicable law, to consider the General Plan
Amendment, Prezone, and Negative Declaration.
SECTION 2. Based upon the testimony and other evidence received, the Council further
finds as follows:
A. That the proposed General Plan Amendment from RE (Residential Estate) with
a MOCA (Mineral/Oil Conservation Area) overlay, and OS (Open Space) with a
MOCA overlay to OS (Open Space) with a MOCA (Mineral/Oil Conservation
Area) and OS (Open Space) is consistent with the following goals and policies of
the City's General Plan:
L 2.13 Encourage the preservation of the Angeles National Forest and the Los
Padres National Forest as an open space reserve close to the urban interface,
and as an important wildlife habitat and corridor. (L-28)
L 7.6 Coordinate annexation activities with City growth management
strategies. (L-34)
H 1.2 Evaluate development proposals within the unincorporated portions of the
planning area to ensure that development is consistent with both the City's and
the County's land use plan. (H-59)
ED 2.7 Seek a City Sphere of Influence consistent with the planning area of this
General Plan. (ED -25)
OS 4.11 Encourage open space linkage opportunities throughout the City and
adjacent park and forest areas. (OS -29)
OS 4.16 Seek park sites and open space areas having areas of natural scenic
beauty which can be conserved and enjoyed by the public, as well as areas
having recreational opportunities. (OS -29)
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B. Based upon the foregoing facts and findings, the City Council hereby determines
the General Plan Amendment will help to meet the City's future recreational
needs and will preserve the natural scenic beauty and biological resources in the
area and is, therefore, consistent with several of the goals and policies contained
in the City's General Plan.
SECTION 3. Based upon the testimony and other evidence received, the Council further
finds as follows:
A. An Initial Study and a Negative Declaration for this project have been prepared
in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
B. The Initial Study has been circulated for review and comment by affected
governmental agencies and the public, and all comments received, if any, have
been considered. The Negative Declaration was posted and advertised on
December 22, 2002 in accordance with CEQA. The public review period was
open from December 22, 2002, through January 21, 2003;
C. There is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on
the environment. The Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgement
of the City of Santa Clarita;
—" D. The location of the documents and other material which constitutes the record
of proceedings upon which the decision of the City Council is the Master
Case 02-345 project file within the Planning and Building Services Department
and is in the custody of the Director of Planning and Building Services; and
E. Based upon the foregoing facts and findings, the City Council hereby determines
that the Negative Declaration is in compliance with CEQA and that the proposed
project will not have a significant impact on the environment.
SECTION 4. Based upon the testimony and other evidence received, the Council further
finds as follows:
A. This project will not adversely affect the health, peace, comfort, or welfare of
persons residing in the area, nor be materially detrimental to the use,
enjoyment, or valuation of property in the vicinity of the project site, nor
jeopardize, endanger, or otherwise constitute a menace to the public health,
safety, or general welfare since the proposed General Plan designations and
zoning are consistent with the City's General Plan land use designations.
SECTION 5. The General Plan Land Use Policy Map Amendment, attached hereto as
Exhibit A, and Negative Declaration for the project, attached hereto as Exhibit B, and by this
reference incorporated herein, are hereby approved. The Director of Planning and Building
Services is hereby directed to file the Negative Declaration with the County Clerk of the County
of Los Angeles.
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SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution and shall give
notice of this recommendation in the manner prescribed by the Municipal Code.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of February, 2003.
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Sharon L. Dawson, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at
a regular meeting thereof, held on the 11th day of February, 2003, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Weste, Ferry, McLean, Kellar, Smyth
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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CITY CLERK
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Exhibit B
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
[X] Proposed [ ] Final
MASTER CASE NO: MC 02-345
PERMIT/PROJECT
NAME: General Plan Amendment 02-003; Prezone 02-003; Annexation 02-003
APPLICANT: City of Santa Clarita
Department of Planning and Building Services
23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Contact Person: Lisa Hardy, AICP, Senior Planner
LOCATION OF THE
PROJECT: The project site is generally located east of State Route 14, east of the
terminus of San Fernando Road, and adjacent to and outside the
existing limits of the City of Santa Clarita in the unincorporated area of
County of Los Angeles. Placenta Canyon Road is located to the north,
the Angeles National Forest is to the east and residential & commercial
uses are located west of SR14 in the City of Santa Clarita.
DESCRIPTION OF
THE PROJECT: A proposal for a General Plan Amendment and Prezone for an
undeveloped site known as the Whitney Canyon Annexation located in
unincorporated Los Angeles County. The project site is currently
designated RE (Residential Estate) and OS (Open Space) with a MOCA
(Mineral/Oil Conservation Area) overlay under the City of Santa Clarita
General Plan. The proposed General Plan Amendment and Prezone is
a change from the existing RE (Residential Estate) designation to OS
(Open Space) on the western 382.27acre portion of the project site and
removal of a MOCA (Mineral/Oil Conservation Area) overlay on the
eastern 163 acre portion to allow for a sphere of influence amendment
and annexation of the area.
Based on the information contained in the Initial. Study prepared for this project, and pursuant to the
requirements of Section 15065 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City of Santa
Clarita
[X] City Council [ ] Planning Commission [ ] Director of Planning and Building Services
finds that the project as proposed or revised will have no significant effect upon the environment, and that
a Negative Declaration shall be adopted pursuant to Section 15070 of CEQA.
Mitigation measures for this project
[X] Are Not Required [ ] Are Attached [ ] Are Not Attached
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VINCENT P. BERTON[, AICP i
PLANNING MANAGER
Prepared by: — Kai Luoma. Associate Planner
tgn tura (Name/Title)
-.Approved by — Lisa Hardy, AICP, Senior Planner
Signature (Name/Title)
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Public Review Period From December 22, 2002 to January 21 2003
Public Notice Given On December 22 2002 _
[X] Legal Advertisement [X] Posting of Properties [X] Written Notice
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CERTIFICATION DATE:
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